Arboricultural Officer

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**Organisation**
- Kirklees

**Directorate**
- Growth & Regeneration

**Service Area**
- Homes & Neighbourhoods

**Hours**
- 37

**Number of Jobs**
- 1

**Location(s)**
- Civic Centre 1, High Street, HD1 2NF

**Position type**
- Permanent

**Grade**
- Grade 11

**Salary**

£39,186 - £41,418

**An exciting opportunity has opened for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Arboricultural Officer to help us help conserve, manage and shape the green infrastructure of Kirklees and support the delivery of the Council’s ambitious plans to enhance its natural heritage.**

Kirklees is a diverse part of West Yorkshire with a rich and varied natural environment, spread across the former mill towns and villages of the Colne, Holme, Calder and Spen valleys and extensive areas of Pennine countryside bordering the Peak District National Park.

The Council has ambitious plans to develop the tree coverage across the district, while supporting its sustainable growth and maintaining its existing green assets.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced colleague, with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Tree protection and management practice, TPO legislation, Planning policy guidance and Tree-protection related case law.

You will be part of a team of customer-focused specialists, reporting to the Team Leader for Conservation, Design, Ecology and Trees, working, alongside the existing Arboricultural Officer.

You will take responsibility for your own Tree Works caseload and provide expert advice to colleagues on developments affecting trees, as well as helping manage the planned programme of Tree Preservation Order reviews.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you have the following:

- Some experience in administering planning controls and regulations in relation to trees.
- Good knowledge of Planning law, policy and procedures relating to trees.
- Strong IT skills to support working with packages such as Word, Excel, and Access, as well as specific IT packages.
- Good written communication skills to be able to produce clear reports and documentation.
- The ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, maintain a customer-focused outlook and enjoy working within a small supportive team.

**David Wordsworth **is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.**- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**Closing date**

07 June 2024, 11:55 PM

**Important Information**:

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